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Recovery Coordinator / Recovery Worker
We are seeking experienced Recovery Coordinators / Recovery Workers with a proven track record of supporting individuals struggling with alcohol dependency. This is a rewarding opportunity to join a dedicated service and make a lasting difference in people's recovery journeys.
Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Monday to Friday)
Dates: ASAP (Temporary contracts starting for 3 months, however, might be ongoing)
Location: Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY9 8EL
Pay Rate: £18/hr PAYE - £22.5/hr Umbrella (depending on the number of years' experience)
Your new role
As a Recovery Coordinator, you will deliver a range of evidence-based interventions to support service users throughout their treatment journey. You will work collaboratively with clinical and safeguarding teams to ensure each individual receives a safe, holistic, and person-centred service.
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Key responsibilities:
- Supporting service users from point of entry into the service and throughout their treatment and recovery journey
- Completing screening, assessments, recovery planning and onward referrals
- Helping to reduce alcohol-related harm for service users and the wider community
- Supporting service users with social reintegration, recovery, resilience, and self-determination
- Promoting involvement from service users, carers, and the wider community
- Working in partnership with internal teams, external agencies, and other professionals
- Providing advocacy and supporting access to partnership services where required
- Delivering person-centred support in a safe, respectful, and professional manner
To be considered, you will need:
- Previous experience working in substance misuse services
- A good understanding of recovery planning, risk, safeguarding, and harm reduction
- Strong communication and engagement skills
- Confidence working with service users with complex needs
- The ability to work collaboratively with professionals, services, and external partners
- Good organisational skills and the ability to manage your caseload effectively
- A compassionate, non-judgemental, and person-centred approach
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Please note:
We do not offer sponsorships
Candidates must have relevant experience to be considered for this role.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. To find out more about this job, please contact Agne on 0788 418 6023.
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